Corner cushion

Abstract

A cushion (10) for attachment to an edge (14, 16) of a work surface (12) supports the forearms or wrists of a person working at the work surface. The cushion includes an elongate cushioning foam member that has a notch defined by a generally rectangular first mating surface (18) and a generally rectangular second mating surface (24) for attaching the cushion to the surface of the workstation. The first mating surface and the second mating surface intersect such that they are substantially normal to each other. A first padding portion (32) overlies the first mating, surface. The first padding portion has a thickness that is maximized near a point (A) that is coplanar with the second mating surface and that tapers to a minimized thickness at an outer edge (22) of the first mating surface. A second padding portion (34) overlies the second mating surface. The second padding portion has a thickness that is maximized near a point (B) that is coplanar with the first mating surface and that tapers to a minimized thickness at an outer edge (28) of the second mating surface. A skin (38) is disposed around the first and second padding portions.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
       1. A cushion for attachment to an edge of a work surface to support forearms or wrists of a person working at the work surface, the cushion comprising: an elongate foam member having: a generally planar first mating surface for attaching to the work surface;   a generally planar second mating surface for attaching to the work surface, the first and second mating surfaces being substantially normal to each other;   a first padding portion overlying the first mating surface, the first padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the second mating surface, the thickness of the first padding portion tapering to a minimized thickness at an outer edge of the first mating surface;   a second padding portion overlying the second mating surface, the second padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the first mating surface, the thickness of the second padding portion tapering to a minimized thickness; at an outer edge of the second mating surface, wherein the thicknesses of the first and second padding portions taper along constantly increasing radii from the intersection of the first and second mating surfaces;   a substantially constant radius circular padding portion disposed between the first and second padding portions; and   a skin disposed around the first and second padding portions.     
     
     
       2. The cushion of claim 1, wherein the first mating surface is wider than the second mating surface. 
     
     
       3. The cushion of claim 1, wherein the circular padding portion is substantially symmetrical about an axis that bisects the planes of the first and second mating surfaces. 
     
     
       4. The cushion of claim 3, wherein the circular padding portion is defined by angles of about 15° on either side of the axis. 
     
     
       5. The cushion of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive disposed on the first mating surface. 
     
     
       6. The cushion of claim 5, further comprising an adhesive disposed on the second mating surface. 
     
     
       7. The cushion of claim 6, wherein the adhesive includes double-backed tape. 
     
     
       8. The cushion of claim 8, wherein the double-backed tape has a first tack level on a first side and a second tack level on a second side, the first tack level being greater than the second tack level. 
     
     
       9. The cushion of claim 8, wherein the first tack level is applied to the first and second mating surfaces. 
     
     
       10. A cushion for attachment to an edge of a work surface to support forearms or wrists of a person working at the work surface, the cushion comprising: an elongate foam member having: a generally planar first mating surface for attaching to the work surface;   a generally planar second mating surface for attaching to the work surface, the first and second mating surfaces being substantially normnal to each other;   a first padding portion overlying the first mating surface, the first padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the second mating surface, the thickness of the first padding portion tapering along a constantly increasing radius from the intersection of the first and second mating surfaces to a minimized thickness at an outer edge of the first mating surface;   a second padding portion overlying the second mating surface, the second padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the first mating surface, the thickness of the second padding portion tapering along a constantly increasing radius from the intersection of the first and second mating surfaces to a minimized thickness at an outer edge of the second mating surface;   a substantially constant radius circular padding portion disposed between the first and second padding portions;   double-backed adhesive tape affixed to the first and second mating surfaces, the double-backed adhesive tape having a first tack level on a first side and a second tack level on a second side, the first tack level being greater than the second tack level; and   a skin disposed around the first and second padding portions.     
     
     
       11. The cushion of claim 10, wherein the first mating surface is wider than the second mating surface. 
     
     
       12. The cushion of claim 10, wherein the first tack level is applied to the first and second mating surfaces. 
     
     
       13. A cushion for attachment to an edge of a work surface to support forearms or wrists of a person working at the work surface, the cushion comprising: an elongate foam member having: a generally planar first mating surface for attaching to the work surface;   a generally planar second mating surface for attaching to the work surface, the first and second mating surfaces being substantially normal to each other, the first rating surface being wider than the second mating surface;   a first padding portion overlying the first mating surface, the first padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the second mating surface, the thickness of the first padding portion tapering along a constantly increasing radius from the intersection of the first and second mating surfaces to a minimized thickness at an outer edge of the first mating surface;   a second padding portion overlying the second mating surface, the second padding portion having a thickness that is maximized near a point that is coplanar with the first mating surface the thickness of the second padding portion tapering along a constantly increasing radius from the intersection of the first and second mating surfaces to a minimized thickness at an outer edge of the second mating surface;   a substantially constant radius circular padding portion disposed between the first and second padding portions; and   a skin disposed around the first and second padding portions.     
     
     
       14. The cushion of claim 13, further comprising double-backed adhesive tape affixed to the first and second mating surfaces, the double-backed adhesive tape having a first tack level on a first side and a second tack level on a second side, the first tack level being greater than the second tack level. 
     
     
       15. The cushion of claim 14, wherein the first tack level is applied to the first and second mating surfaces.